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Hearing Presentation Tips

June 2000

Hearing presentation tips

GatesMcDonald will provide hearings representation for all members of the Northwest Agenciesí Trust and will handle preparation for the hearing as well. To help you work with GatesMcDonald, here is a list of information that will be needed and some general advice if a witness is requested to attend the hearing.

Information needed for hearing

  • Dates of employment
  • Rate of pay
  • Job description
  • Days/hours worked
  • Reason for separation
  • Signed resignation (quits)
  • Copy of company policy relating to infraction
  • Documentation - written warnings (discharges)
  • Detailed description of last incident preceding separation (discharge cases)

General advice

  • Stay focused on the main issue
  • Object to irrelevant testimony or questions
  • Remain in control
  • Take notes of claimant's testimony to help with your rebuttal
  • Offer a summation to clarify a complex case; otherwise, rest on the record